- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and University of Missouri-Kansas City are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than MWSU ($17,500).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | University of Missouri-Kansas City View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Kansas City, MO |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.15% | |
| Yield | 38.29% | |
| Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 182 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |